Police, community and calendar briefs for Nov. 17, 2012

Published: Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 10:17 p.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 10:17 p.m.

Close to a dozen unlocked vehicles parked outside residences in Ocala were burglarized and personal items and other items removed early Friday, according to Ocala police.

Authorities said the vehicle owners discovered the burglaries when they were either going to work or running errands Friday morning.

Taken from nine vehicles were items such as loose change, checkbooks, credit cards and at least two handguns, police said.

The incidents occurred in a four-block radius, between the 3400 block and the 3800 block of Southeast Second Street and Southeast Eighth Street.

With the holiday season approaching, officers are asking people to lock their car doors, not to leave any valuables in plain view and to secure items in the trunk or somewhere out of view of potential burglars.

Anyone with any information about this incident can call the Ocala Police Department at 369-7000, Crime Line at 369-7061, Crime Stoppers at 368-STOP, visit www.ocrimestoppers.com, or Tipsters can text “ocalapd” and a tip to TIP411 (847411).

Wanted Dunnellon man turns self in

A Dunnellon man wanted on five charges — four felonies and a misdemeanor — turned himself into the Marion County Jail on Friday night, according to officials.

Randall Austin Weber was booked into the facility at 9:30 p.m. for warrants on two counts of unlawful sexual activity with a minor, one count each of possession of oxycodone and possession of alprazolam, and a single charge of leaving the scene of a crash with unattended vehicle or property.

Weber, who faced a judge on Saturday for his charges, has no bond. His next court date is scheduled for Dec. 18 at 9 a.m.

The sex and pill charges are felonies, while the leaving the scene charge is a misdemeanor.

Local court records show a warrant was issued for Weber's arrest on Aug. 16 for failure to appear for pretrial conference for the possession of oxycodone and alprazolam charges.

On the same day, those same records indicate that Weber, 37, also failed to appear for the sex offenses.

Then, on Sept. 17, a third warrant was issued for his capture for failure to appear for a non-jury trial for the accident charge.

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Salvation Army holiday assistance

The Salvation Army in Ocala will be taking applications for Christmas holiday assistance from residents from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Center of Hope, 320 NW First Ave., Ocala.

Applicants must be Marion County residents. Proper documentation is required at time of application.

For more information, call 732-8326 or visit www.salvationarmyocala.org.

Apply for CF spring semester by Dec. 10

The deadline to apply for admission for the College of Central Florida spring semester is Dec. 10.

CF offers more than 70 associate's, bachelor's and certificate programs in traditional classroom, online and hybrid formats at locations in Marion, Citrus and Levy counties.

INFORMATION SESSIONS: College of Central Florida information sessions for four-year degree programs in Early Childhood Education and Business and Organizational Management, noon and 5:30 p.m., University Center, 3001 SW College Road, Ocala. (854-2322, ext. 1855 or 1597, or haysb@cf.edu)

INTERNATIONAL SINGERS: The International Singers practice, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Church on the Square, 1000 Alverez Ave. The Villages. (259-9432)

<p><b>police beat</b></p><p>Nine cars in Ocala burglarized Friday</b></p><p>Close to a dozen unlocked vehicles parked outside residences in Ocala were burglarized and personal items and other items removed early Friday, according to Ocala police.</p><p>Authorities said the vehicle owners discovered the burglaries when they were either going to work or running errands Friday morning.</p><p>Taken from nine vehicles were items such as loose change, checkbooks, credit cards and at least two handguns, police said.</p><p>The incidents occurred in a four-block radius, between the 3400 block and the 3800 block of Southeast Second Street and Southeast Eighth Street.</p><p>With the holiday season approaching, officers are asking people to lock their car doors, not to leave any valuables in plain view and to secure items in the trunk or somewhere out of view of potential burglars.</p><p>Anyone with any information about this incident can call the Ocala Police Department at 369-7000, Crime Line at 369-7061, Crime Stoppers at 368-STOP, visit www.ocrimestoppers.com, or Tipsters can text “ocalapd” and a tip to TIP411 (847411).</p><p><b>Wanted Dunnellon man turns self in</b></p><p>A Dunnellon man wanted on five charges — four felonies and a misdemeanor — turned himself into the Marion County Jail on Friday night, according to officials.</p><p>Randall Austin Weber was booked into the facility at 9:30 p.m. for warrants on two counts of unlawful sexual activity with a minor, one count each of possession of oxycodone and possession of alprazolam, and a single charge of leaving the scene of a crash with unattended vehicle or property.</p><p>Weber, who faced a judge on Saturday for his charges, has no bond. His next court date is scheduled for Dec. 18 at 9 a.m.</p><p>The sex and pill charges are felonies, while the leaving the scene charge is a misdemeanor.</p><p>Local court records show a warrant was issued for Weber's arrest on Aug. 16 for failure to appear for pretrial conference for the possession of oxycodone and alprazolam charges.</p><p>On the same day, those same records indicate that Weber, 37, also failed to appear for the sex offenses.</p><p>Then, on Sept. 17, a third warrant was issued for his capture for failure to appear for a non-jury trial for the accident charge.</p><p> </p><p><b>community</b></p><p><b>Salvation Army holiday assistance</b></p><p>The Salvation Army in Ocala will be taking applications for Christmas holiday assistance from residents from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Center of Hope, 320 NW First Ave., Ocala.</p><p>Applicants must be Marion County residents. Proper documentation is required at time of application.</p><p>For more information, call 732-8326 or visit www.salvationarmyocala.org.</p><p><b>Apply for CF spring semester by Dec. 10 </b></p><p>The deadline to apply for admission for the College of Central Florida spring semester is Dec. 10.</p><p>CF offers more than 70 associate's, bachelor's and certificate programs in traditional classroom, online and hybrid formats at locations in Marion, Citrus and Levy counties.</p><p>For more information, visit www.CF.edu.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><b>TODAY</b></p><p>BREAKFAST: All you can eat breakfast, 9 a.m. to noon Sundays, US Veterans Post 100, 16535 N. Highway 301, Citra. $5. (595-5867)</p><p> </p><p>FOOD ADDICTS: Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Queen of Peace Church, 6455 SW State Road 200, Ocala. (270-8534 or www.foodaddicts.org)</p><p> </p><p>BINGO: Bingo, 4 to 6 p.m. Sundays, West Marion Moose Lodge, 10411 SW 110th St, Ocala. (854-2200)</p><p> </p><p>HANDEL'S "MESSIAH": Ocala Symphony Orchestra presents Handel's "Messiah," 3 p.m. Sunday, St. Mark the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church. $15. (351-1606 or www.ocalasymphony.com)</p><p> </p><p>ART SHOW: Art show, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Rainbow Springs State Park. 18185 SW 94th St., Dunnellon. $2..(465-8550)</p><p> </p><p>FLY-IN: Ocala Flying Model Club salute to veterans air show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, 1020 SE 11th St., Ocala. $2 per person, $5 carload. (www.ocalaflyingmodelclub.com)</p><p> </p><p>AUCTION: Annual fundraising auction for Temple B'nai Darom, 2 p.m. Sunday, 49 Banyan Course, Ocala. (694-3655)</p><p> </p><p>DISCUSSION: "The Menorcans, A story of Survival," by Carol Lopez-Bradshaw, 2 p.m. Sunday, Green Clover Hall, 307 SE 26th Terrace, Ocala. (236-2790)</p><p> </p><p>ROLLER DERBY: Ocala Cannibals Roller Derby, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Skate Mania, 5461 SE Maricamp Road, Ocala. $8 in advance, $12 at door. (www.ocalacannibalderby.com)</p><p> </p><p>SINGLES DANCE: Singles dance, 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday, American Legion, 699 West Lady Lake Boulevard, Lady Lake. $10. (307-7873)</p><p> </p><p>PET PHOTOS: Pet photo night, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Paddock Mall, 3100 SW College Road, Ocala. (237-1221)</p><p> </p><p><b>SUNDAY AND WEDNESDAY</b></p><p>PET VACCINES: Florida International Teaching Zoo low-cost pet vaccinations, noon to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Seminole Feed 5740 W. State Road 40, Ocala, and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Paws'atively Pets, 11795 SE U.S. 441, Belleview. $6 rabies, $14 distemper/parvo. (867-7788 or www.facebook.com/#!/PetVaccinations)</p><p> </p><p><b>MONDAY</b></p><p>INFORMATION SESSIONS: College of Central Florida information sessions for four-year degree programs in Early Childhood Education and Business and Organizational Management, noon and 5:30 p.m., University Center, 3001 SW College Road, Ocala. (854-2322, ext. 1855 or 1597, or haysb@cf.edu)</p><p> </p><p>INTERNATIONAL SINGERS: The International Singers practice, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Church on the Square, 1000 Alverez Ave. The Villages. (259-9432)</p><p> </p><p>SWEET ADELINES: Summer Springs Barbershop Chorus of Sweet Adelines, 1:30 to 4 p.m. Monday, St. John's Lutheran Church, 10495 Sunset Harbor Road, Summerfield. (624-2887)</p><p> </p><p>T.O.P.S.: Taking Off Pounds Sensibly, 5:15 p.m. Monday, Fort King Presbyterian Church, 13 NE 36th Ave., Ocala. (625-6795)</p><p> </p><p><i>To submit information for this list, send an email to calendar@starbanner.com or visit www.ocala.com, scroll down and click on EVENTS CALENDAR on the right. </i></p>